Chelsea have etched their name into football history after defeating Paris Saint-Germain 3–0 in the final of the first-ever expanded FIFA Club World Cup, capping a remarkable season in which they overcame the reigning UEFA Champions League winners on the grandest global stage.

In front of a packed crowd at MetLife Stadium, Chelsea delivered a dominant first-half performance that stunned the French champions.

Cole Palmer opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, calmly slotting home after a sweeping move.

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The 22-year-old midfielder added a second just seven minutes later with a precise finish into the bottom corner.

João Pedro put the contest beyond doubt before halftime, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to make it 3–0.

PSG, who lifted their first Champions League title earlier this year with a commanding 5–0 win over Inter Milan, were outplayed in all departments.

With the win, Chelsea become the first English club to claim the rebranded Club World Cup and the first to defeat the current Champions League holders in the final, an achievement that will resonate across continents and underscore the Premier League’s continued dominance on the global stage.

The Club World Cup, contested by 32 teams, carried a record prize fund, and Chelsea are likely to receive as much as $125 million for their victory tonight..